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Contents

PREFACE

PART I. THE ECONOMY OF GREEN GROWTH
An inquiry into the competitiveness-resilient growth nexus (Srđan Marinković, Marija Džunić, Nataša Golubović)
Organic product labelling: consumer attitudes and impact on purchasing decision (Isidora Ljumović, Ivana Lečovski-Milojkić)
Value of agricultural land as natural resource (Božo Drašković, Jelena Minović)
The role of green marketing in achieving sustainable development (Ivana Domazet, Milica Kovačević)
Illiquidity risk of polluting enterprises in Serbia (Slavica Stevanović, Grozdana Marinković)
Sustainability in project management: a project manager's perspective (Marija Todorović, Vladimir Obradović)
Sustainable development and disclosure practice among Islamic banks (Aida Hanić, Azra Sućeska)
Financial power and development potential of environmentally responsible medium sized enterprises in the Serbian industrial sector (Sonja đuričin, Isidora Beraha)
The impact of strengthening and hampering innovation factors on firm's performance - A comparative analysis of EU and non-EU countries (Nertila Busho, Brunilda Kosta)

PART II. THE GREEN GROWTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The role of ecological taxes in sustainable development and sustainable economy (Olja Munitlak Ivanović, Petar Mitić)
Ecological footprint tax for the development of local agribusiness (Miklós Somai, PhD)
Information, consumerism and sustainable fashion (Mirela Holy, Nikolina Borčić)

PART III. SOCIAL CHALLENGES OF UNEQUAL GROWTH
Economics and morality: how to reconcile economic thinking with broader social thinking? (Mrdjan Mladjan, Aleksandar Fatić)
Shaping tradition into cultural-economic goods in order to achieve sustainable development - Case of Serbian silk production (Milica Kočović De Santo, Vesna Aleksić)
Skills development and sustainable employment during transition in Serbia (Kosovka Ognjenović)

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Preface

The publication "Sustainable growth and development in small open economies" is a result of a joint effort made by researchers, reviewers and editors. It emerged as an attempt to contribute to the understanding of the problems the global society is facing in the 21st century and potential responses to ensure the achievement of sustainable development. Last few decades brought immense changes. Some of them lead to overall improvement in the quality of life of individuals, but also to the society as a whole. Unfortunately, some of the changes created negative effects on the environment and pose a threat to the fate of the planet Earth. The environmental problems are even more pronounced in developing countries with small open economies.

Twenty nine authors prepared fifteen papers, contributing in analyzing various issues related to sustainable growth and development. Authors from seven countries have collaborated in bringing this publication to life confirming the importance of the regional and global approach.

We owe special thanks to the reviewers, distinguished and highly recognized researchers, in taking upon themselves this time-consuming and important task. Their inputs exceedingly contributed to the overall quality of the publication. We would also like to thank Ms. Zorica Božić for the technical editing of the book.

Editors

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